Description
Setting up a Global Capability Center (GCC) in Pharma and Biotech is a complex journey that goes far beyond finding office space and hiring staff. It requires clear strategy, strong compliance frameworks, digital infrastructure, and the right mix of scientific and technical talent. Missing a single step can delay operations, increase risks, or impact regulatory approvals.
That’s why we created the Pharma GCC Setup Checklist , a comprehensive Excel-based tool with 100+ action items designed specifically for life sciences organizations. This checklist is your step-by-step roadmap to building, managing, and scaling a pharma GCC in 2025 and beyond.
What’s Inside?
✔️ 10 Core Categories – from Strategy & Vision to Innovation & Continuous Improvement.
✔️ Business Function Mapping – R&D, Clinical Trials, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Digital & AI.
✔️ Ownership Assignment – columns for Global HQ, Local GCC Leadership, Vendor/Partner, or Shared.
✔️ Actionable Checklist Items – 100+ tasks covering compliance, hiring, partnerships, infrastructure, and governance.
✔️ Status Tracking – mark each item as Not Started, In Progress, or Complete.
Who Is It For?
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Pharma CXOs & R&D Leaders building global hubs.
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GCC Strategy & Operations Teams designing setup frameworks.
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Consulting & Advisory Firms supporting pharma expansions.
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Innovation & Compliance Leaders driving digital transformation.
Why This Checklist?
Unlike generic project checklists, this tool is purpose-built for pharma and biotech GCCs, factoring in regulatory complexities like GDPR, HIPAA, and pharmacovigilance reporting, as well as modern innovation drivers such as AI, genomics, blockchain clinical trials, and GCC 3.0 models.
With this checklist, you can:
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Ensure nothing is overlooked during setup.
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Assign ownership and track accountability.
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Move from planning to execution faster.
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Build a GCC that is future-ready, compliant, and innovative.
